City of Dreams and Hotel Accommodations

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CITY OF DREAMS

The City of Dreams (COD) is Macau’s leading leisure destination, combining electrifying entertainment with more ways to win, world-class accommodations, international dining, designer shopping and much more!

The COD was recognized earlier this year by being bestowed the Best in Leisure Development in Asia Pacific International Property Award and the Golden-Pillow Award of China Hotels Best New Opening Hotel in Macau Award for 2010 proving its worth as indeed one of the top tourist destinations in Asia.

Top attractions in the COD are the Dragon’s Treasure, a “totally immersive, first of its kind multi-media experience” and the House of Dancing Water, the HKD$2 Billion production dubbed as “the show like no other on earth” among many other one-of-a-kind shows running for the entire year.

And of course, the gaming experience would not be complete without the Hard Rock and COD casinos. As with world-class venues, COD has over a hundred restaurants and shops on top of three first-rate hotels; Crown Towers, Hard Rock Hotel-Macau and Grand Hyatt Macau. (Visit the City of Dreams official website)
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HARD ROCK HOTEL – MACAU

A hotel with attitude, Hard Rock Hotel Macau entertains guests’ dreams of a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The place for parties and entertainment, guests can take in the stunning views of City of Dreams, relax with new friends, or soak in the atmosphere of the Wave Pool Bar. Its 24-7 indulgence and everyone’s invited.

The Hard Rock Hotel will be providing special APT rates for a limited number of rooms so we do encourage players to book early.

How to avail of the special APT rate at the Hard Rock Hotel:

• Online:
  • Please click here to go to the Hard Rock online reservation website.

• Contact Centre
  • Hard Rock Reservations Hotline: (853) 8868 3333
  • Fax Number: (853) 8867 6688
  • Email Address: contactcentre@cod-macau.com

*Check-In Time: 3:00pm; Check-out time: 11:00am

IMPORTANT:

• Upon your reservation, indicate that you will be participating in the “APT Poker Tournament” and the special rates will be applied.
• Upon check-out, players will need to produce proof of participation from the APT (APT Tournament Receipt); Or else, the hotel will amend the rate back to regular rates for the duration of the stay.
• LOWEST APT SPECIAL RATES will only be available until October 23, 2010 after which available rooms will be limited, so book NOW!

Inclusions:

• Breakfast for 2 at the R Bar
• Two “Priority Access” tickets for Dragon’s Treasure Show at the Bubble
• Complimentary In-room Wi-Fi internet access

GRAND HYATT MACAU

Part of the City of Dreams urban resort integrating entertainment, dining and shopping options. The hotel features 791 rooms and suites with spectacular views over Cotai and the west banks of the Pearl River.

With well-equipped MICE facilities and signature restaurants, Grand Hyatt Macau hotel promises to provide magnificent services to every guest visiting the cosmopolitan cultural city of Macau.

How to avail of the special APT rates at the Grand Hyatt Hotel:

• Bookings will be done through the Grand Hyatt online booking website. Click HERE.
• Input “G-AP04” under the CORPORATE/GROUP#

IMPORTANT:

• Upon check-out, players will need to produce proof of participation from the APT (APT Tournament Receipt); Or else, the hotel will amend the rate back to regular rates for the duration of the stay.
• APT SPECIAL RATES will only be available from November 6 to 14, 2010 for a limited number of rooms, so book NOW!

Inclusions:

• Rates are inclusive of Service Charge and Tax
• One (1) breakfast
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet available throughout the hotel

The Poker Circuit: TPC Rock the Dream

Posted by DJ under APT Macau 2010, Featured, News

TPC’s Easy Way to Hard Rock

There’s the hard way then there’s the easy way. The Poker Circuit (TPC) has again set up the stage for players to qualify for an Asian Poker Tour (APT) main event with a low buy-in and guaranteed seat for the major tournament set later this year.

TPC’s “Rock the Dream” offers players the chance to win one (1) APT Macau 2010 Package worth roughly PHP300,000. The tournament is set from October 9-13, 2010 at the Midas Touch in Pasig City, Philippines. Additionally, the second and third placers are set to win seats to the Actors Guild Charity 2M event courtesy of the Midas Touch Poker Sports Club.

TPC’s “Rock the Dream” event has a buy-in of only PHP2,000 but players can also get Rock the Dream seats via daily tournaments at Midas Touch from September 20 to October 8, 2010. Cash game players can also win APT seats with its Golden Poker Dream Tournament.

Rock the Dream’s APT Macau Package includes the Main Event buy-in; a four-night stay at the City of Dreams, airfare and spending cash. The APT Macau 2010 will be held at the City of Dreams in Macau in partnership with Hard Rock Hotel. The APT Macau main event has a buy-in of HK$32,500 + HK$2,500 (approximately US$4,180 + US$320) and is expected to draw a record number of players.

For more information about TPC Rock the Dream, please click HERE.

Next Stop: Macau

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City of Dreams

Curious on where the Asian Poker Tour is headed next? Well guys, we are ending the Asia Poker Tour’s 2010 calendar with a bang! Catch us in Macau from the 6^th ‘till the 14^th of November as we collaborate with the City of Dreams for the nine-day event.

Aside from the Asian Poker Tour Macau Main Event with a buy-in of HK$32,500 + HK$2,500 (which is approximately US$4,180 + US$320), the Asian Poker Tour is holding at least 10 side events, a number of satellite tournaments, and many other activities that are sure to leave you craving for more live poker action!

Last year’s Asian Poker Tour Macau Main Event winner Mr. Adrien Allain won his seat through an online qualifier worth $6, and in return got HK$3M (US$389,103) as his cash prize.

Get your Poker Faces ready! Register now through the website at theasianpokertour.com. See you in Macau!

The Road to APT Macau 2010

Posted by DJ under Featured, News

It’s another mad dash for Asian Poker Tour (APT) Macau seats as more and more poker rooms start spreading all over Asia offering slots for the main event as part of their prize pool. Before one of the most prestigious tournaments begins the players can start joining relatively cheaper qualifying events via land-based and online tournaments.

In the Philippines, the Midas Touch Poker Room in Pasig City has scheduled The Poker Circuit’s (TPC) “Rock the Dream” tournament which offers an APT Macau 2010 Package for its first-place finisher. All-in Poker Sports Club in Cebu is set to follow suit with a qualifying tournament of its own as well as in Macau, The Poker King Anniversary Tournament on October 31st will give one (1) APT Macau Main Event seat to the winner.

Online players will get the chance to catch a ride to the APT as well with many poker rooms offering different structures but with the same attractive prize.

Among the online poker rooms are:

PKR – Online poker’s leader in cutting-edge graphics and realistic game play offers a prize of USD$6,500 package to Asia’s premier event.

iPoker Network– The largest online poker network will run a super satellite promotion to the APT Macau and offers an APT Package worth USD$7,000, which includes the main event buy-in (USD$4,180 + USD$320); $900 for a 6-night accommodation at the Hard Rock Hotel in the City of Dreams; USD$100 for registration fees and up to USD$1,500 for flights and spending.

Leading the iPoker Network partners which will also offer APT packages are Dafa Poker, Mansion Poker, Titan Poker, Victor Chandler and Betfred.

The APT Macau 2010 is a nine-day festival of poker set from November 6 to 14 this year at the Hard Rock Poker Lounge, City of Dreams in Macau. For complete tournament schedule visit the Asian Poker Tour Macau 2010 Event Schedule Page.

Other Ways to Join the APT Macau 2010

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Hong Kong Game Club APT Macau 2010 Satellites

Qualifying Tournaments

October 19 and 21, Tuesday and Thursday at 8PM
Top 2 Players in the Qualifying Tournaments will each receive a seat to the HK$ 1,650 APT Macau Super Satellite
Buy in: HK$ 300 (Freezeout) with two (2) free drinks

Final Tournament

October 26, Tuesday at at 8PM
Top 4 Players in the Final Tournament will each receive a seat to the HK$ 1,650 APT Macau Super Satellite
Buy in: HK$ 300 (Freezeout) with two (2) free drinks

VENUE: K.C. City, 1-3/F, Edward Mansion, 141 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon

IMPORTANT:
ALL interested players SHOULD sign up on the APT Sign Up Page then send an email to info@theasianpokertour.com with the subject HKGC SATELLITES. In the email, please include your Full Name, Email Address, Contact Number and Country 48 hours before participating in the tournaments.

For more information on the HK Game Club, please contact Mr. Ricky Cheung through +852 9833 8943.

Poker King Club Anniversary Tournament

October 31, 2010, Sunday

Winner will receive one (1) APT Macau Main Event seat and
In addition, the winner will also get a Diamond Bracelet worth 100K!
Buy-In: HK$ 4,600 + Entry Fee HK$ 400
Staring Chips: 10,000

For further details, please call +853 2899 9955, visit Poker King Club at L3 StarWorld Casino or check their website.

Hard Rock Poker Lounge Satellite Series

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Poker Lounge Satellite Series

Hard Rock Hotel Macau, Level 2 Gaming Area

Saturday: October 23, 2010 at 2PM
“Dream to Rock APT” Deep Stack 200K GTD
Buy in = HK$2,500 + HK$200

Sunday: October 24, 2010 at 2PM
HK$ 80K GTD – with 1 Rebuy and 1 Add on
Buy in = HK$500 (RB/AO = HK$500)

Monday – Friday: October 25-29, 2010 at 6PM
HK$ 80K GTD – with 1 Rebuy and 1 Add on
Buy in = HK$500 (RB/AO = HK$500)

Saturday: October 30, 2010 at 2PM
“Dream to Rock APT” Deep Stack 300K GTD
Buy in = HK$3,000 + HK$200

**Guarantees only apply to 60 players and above for all tournaments**

Tournament Structures and Details

Event / Tournament: “Dream to Rock APT” Deep Stack HK$ 200K GTD
Tournament Type: No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out
Start Date and Time:
Saturday at 2pm, 23rd October 2010
Buy In: HK$ 2,700 (HK$ 2,500 + HK$ 200)
Starting Chips: 10,000
Prize Pool: HK$ 200K GTD includes 2 Seats to the APT Main Event
Blind Levels: 30 minutes

Notes:
*Every HK$ 35,000 collected over guarantee will contribute to one more seat
*APT Macau Main Event Seat = HK$ 35,000
*Limited to 100 players plus alternates
*Guarantee only applies to 60 players and above
*1% of prizepool will be deducted for Tournament Staff
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Event / Tournament: HK$ 80K GTD with 1 Rebuy and 1 Add on
Tournament Type: No Limit Hold’em
Start Date and Time:
Sunday at 2pm, 24th October 2010
Monday to Friday at 6pm, 25th – 29th October 2010
Buy In: HK$ 500 (NO FEE; RB / AO: HK$ 500)
Starting Chips: 2,000 (RB – 2,000) (AO – 3,000)
Prize Pool: 1 seat to APT Macau Main Event, Seats to Deep Stack 300K + Cash
Blind levels: 20 minutes

Notes:
*APT Macau Main Event Seat = HK$ 35,000
*”Dream to Rock APT” 300K GTD Seat Value = HK$ 3,200
*Limited to 100 players plus alternates
*Guarantee only applies to 60 players and above
*1% of prizepool will be deducted for Tournament Staff
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Event / Tournament: “Dream to Rock APT” Deep Stack HK$ 300K GTD
Tournament Type: No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out
Start Date and Time:
Saturday at 2pm, 30th October 2010
Buy In: HK$ 3,200 (HK$ 3,000 + HK$ 200)
Starting Chips: 10,000
Prize Pool: 300K GTD includes 6 Seats to the APT Main Event
Blind levels: 30 minutes

Notes:
*Every HK$ 35,000 collected over guarantee will contribute to one more seat
*APT Macau Main Event Seat = HK$ 35,000
*Limited to 100 players plus alternates
*Guarantee only applies to 60 players and above
*1% of prizepool will be deducted for Tournament Staff
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ALL ABOUT MACAU

Posted by James Q under APT Macau 2010, Uncategorized

Macau, also known as Macao (pronounced /məˈkaʊ/) is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and is considered as the gaming capital in Asia. Macau has 33 casinos and all operate under a government franchise and under a common set of rules.

HOW TO GET THERE

Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering the Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south.

By Air – Direct to Macau

Tourists can use the Macau International Airport (MIA) for travel to and from different destinations in the region on direct flights or connecting flights to several ports in Asia, Europe and America. The MIA is located on Taipa Island and is 15 minutes away from the Macau Ferry Terminal, 20 minutes away from the Barrier Gate and 10 minutes away from the Cotai Strip where the City of Dreams Complex, this year’s Asian Poker Tour host, is located.

The Cotai Strip is Asia’s answer to Las Vegas; located on a strip of land which connects Macau’s islands of Taipa and Coloane, it is becoming one of Asia’s leading tourist destination.

By Air – Via Hong Kong

Tourists arriving via the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can use the airport ferry service. Passengers can travel into or out of Macau via HKIA without the need to go through the HK Customs and Immigration formalities. The trip to Macau Route is approximately 45 minutes.

Another alternative is the ferry public transportation from HKIA to Macau-HK Ferry Terminal which includes the Airport Express, Public Bus No. A11 or Taxi (For rates reference visit this site)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Time: GMT+8

Language: Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese are the official languages and used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.

Currency: Pataca (MOP$). Hong Kong Dollars (HKD$) are widely accepted as MOP$ is loosely pegged to the HKD$. 8 Patacas is equivalent to 1 USD$. (For conversion guide, click here.)

Foreign currency or travellers’ cheques can be changed in hotels, banks and authorized exchange dealers located all around the city. Most credit cards are accepted in many hotels, shops and restaurants. There are no restrictions on the amount of currency, which can be brought in or taken out of the territory.

Climate: Macau has a fairly warm tropical climate. Annual average temperature is about 20ºC (68ºF) and ranges from 16ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF). Autumn (October to December) is the most pleasant season as days are sunny and warm, nights are cooler and humidity levels are low.

Travel Documents: All visitors must hold a passport or any valid travel document. Citizens of 66 countries can enter Macau without visa up to 30 to 90 days. (For more information, click here.)

THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF MACAU

Ten can’t-miss destination spots to explore while in the country:

House of Dancing Water Show, City of Dreams – “The House of Dancing Water” is uniquely created for City of Dreams by Franco Dragone, the world’s most spectacular showmaker whose shows have been seen by over 65 million spectators worldwide.

The show will be housed in a purpose-built theater designed with many breakthroughs including a stage pool that holds a record-breaking 3.7 million gallons of water, equivalent to 5 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This state-of-the-art theater will provide the setting for the birth of an epic love story and spectacular journey through time, showcasing dazzling costumes, special effects and record breaking acts never seen before in a theater.

The show is a must-see experience you’ll want to relive over and over again. Be sure to catch it, only at City of Dreams, Macau

Taipa Village – This small village clearly shows how the western and Chinese cultures have transformed and merged into one in Macau. The combination of Portuguese, Indian, and even Malay and Chinese cuisines make up the unique Macanese cuisine which cannot be found elsewhere in the world. Visit their famous food street, Rua da Cunha, and experience authentic Macanese food.

St. Paul’s Ruins and other historical sites – If you want to explore the cultural heritage of Macau and see exquisite architecture from the past, it would be best to take a walk downtown. One can find more than twenty interesting architectural sites in downtown Macau. Get to see the A-Ma Temple, Na Tcha Temple, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Moorish Barracks, the Cathedral and Mount Fortress, the Guia Fortress, the Mandarin House, St. Joseph ’s Seminary and the most popular of them all, the Ruins of St. Paul’s. One thing you must do while downtown: enjoy Macau’s famous local delicacy, the traditional egg tart.

Senado Square – Love to shop? Then the Senado Square is the right destination for you. Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, the most popular shopping destination in Macau, is just by the Senado Square. Shopping goods you can find here can range from luxury items to local Chinese delicacies.

Fisherman’s Wharf – This theme park is a new addition to the tourist destination spots to visit in Macau. It is specially designed to have different “town themes”. You can escape and experience Cape Town, the Italian Riviera, or Amsterdam all in just one night. You can also go back through time to the Tang Dynasty which is replicated and restored in the Dynasty Wharf. And the best feature offered by the Fisherman’s Wharf is the Cybernetic Fountain Show, a combination of laser light shows and music performances by the waterfront.

Macau Tower – Observe and see Macau from a bird’s point of view. Enjoy this breathtaking view from Macau Tower’s observation deck or dine in 360 Café, their revolving restaurant. Want something more adventurous? Try the Bungee Jump from the edge of the Macau Tower, the highest one in the world!!! Now that’s exciting!

Coloane Island – The Pearl River and the black-sand Hac Sa Beach are must-see sites in Coloane. A sports enthusiast or a fan of golf perhaps? Visit the Macau Golf and Country Club, one of the most stunning golf courses in Asia, which is situated in this island as well.

Exciting Evening Races – Get thrilled by watching different races at night. You can choose from Canindrome, Asia’s one and only greyhound racing complex, or the Macau Jockey Club for horse racing. The Macau Grand Prix Museum is also popular to tourists. The Grand Prix Museum has some wonderful books, videotapes and other items connected to Macau’s most important sporting event, and the world’s foremost Formula 3 competition.

Guia Hill – There are two hiking trails at Guia Hill, both are good for a stroll or jog. A 1.7 kilometre trail features a curved path which encircles the hill. A shorter distance, Fitness Circuit Walk offers 20 fully-equipped exercise stations along its winding path to the top. An outstanding lighthouse sits atop the hill with a courtyard out front, providing a perfect spot to observe the panorama of the city, harbours, and its surroundings. This is also accessible by Guia Cable Car, available daily from 07:30 to 18:30, on Avenida de Sidonio Pais.

Shopping and Nightlife – A trip to Macau would not be complete without exploring the many shopping areas and flourishing nightlife. A number of mega shops are within the casinos that offers a variety of local and international brands where prices are duty-free. Among these casinos are the Venetian, City of Dreams, MGM, and Wynn. Beyond the more contained, air-conditioned malls, the local markets where you see a crowd emerge to work their way through the quality produced crafts, leather, jewelry, clothes and scrumptious delicacies. Shoppers can revel in the contrast between the two main shopping areas; one as a symbol of Macau’s ever burgeoning prosperity, another of its still existing past.

While Macau’s emerging clubbing scene is till in its infancy, the Vegas of the East is proving to be fairly wild in its formative years. Pretty much a 24-hour part of town, the casinos will always welcome guests in for a drink or two – regardless of the hour. Among the hottest spots in town are D2 (AIA Tower), D3 (Fisherman’s Wharf), Bellinni’s (Venetian), Lion’s Bar (MGM), and Flame Bar (Hard Rock).

Macau Grand Prix – Held annually in November in the streets of Macau, the Macau Grand Prix features more than three hundred racing drivers and riders as the circuit is known for being the only street circuit racing even in which both car and motorcycle races are held.

The race weekend highlight of course is the Formula Three event which features many F3 champions from around the world. The 3.8-mile Guia Circuit is an exhilarating combination of long, fast straights and sharply twisting corners and is considered as one of the most demanding circuits in the world. The 57th Macau Grand Prix will be held from November 18 to 21 this year.

APT Macau 2010 Online Satellites

Posted by DJ under APT Macau 2010, Main Events

Want to WIN your seat to the APT Macau 2010 Main Event? Then join the satellites and qualifiers that are being conducted by all our online poker room partners!

For as little as US$2.01, you can join the satellite tournaments at PKR to win the superbUS$6,500 package – that includes your seat at the APT Macau Main Event (worth US$4,500) and US$2,000 towards your expenses. You can also buy-in direct to our Grand Final for US$250.

You have the chance to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner – PKR’s very own zlatan35. The Frenchman won his way into the tournament after satelliting in for just US$5 on PKR and walked away with a huge US$390,000 payday.

Click here for more information on PKR Satellites to APT Macau 2010!

iPoker, the world’s largest online poker network, offers a super satellite promotion to the APT Macau 2010!

Each APT Macau 2010 Package has a total value of US$7,000 and includes the Main Event Buy-in (US$4,180 + $320); US$900 for 6 nights accommodation at the Hard Rock Hotel in the City of Dreams; US$100 for registration fees and up to US$1,500 for flights and spending!

Leading the iPoker Network partners which are offering APT packages are DafaPoker, Mansion Poker, Titan Poker, Victor Chandler and Betfred.

Click here for the complete list of iPoker card rooms!

The Asian Poker Tour: An Introduction

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